Three-hour takedown, AI labelling: India's new social media rules spark debate
Critics worry the rules would be a compliance challenge for tech platforms and could expand censorship.
Drone attack sparks fire at a plant in Russia's Volgograd region, Governor says
The attack caused damage to an apartment in a residential building, and drone debris also fell on the territory of a kindergarten, the Governor said.
Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states
The approach has become a familiar one for the administration, and this time focuses on frequent targets: California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota
Indonesia to ramp up shipbuilding to boost logistics, industry
Indonesia will strengthen its shipbuilding industry to accelerate logistics transformation, support food security, ...
Netanyahu to push Trump on Iran missiles in White House talks
Benjamin Netanyahu, making his sixth visit to the United States since Donald Trump took office, will be urging the U.S. leader to take a harder line on arch-foe Iran's ballistic missile programme
Indonesia to test hydrogen vehicles on Jakarta roads in July 2026
Indonesia will test hydrogen-powered buses, cars, and converted motorcycles on Jakarta roads in July 2026, ...
At least eight dead in school shooting in northeastern Canadas British Columbia
Canadian police say eight people were killed in a school shooting in British Columbia, including a shooter, and dozens more were injured
Russian strike on Ukraine kills four, including three young children: official
Two one-year-old boys and a two-year-old girl died as a result of an enemy strike, according to regional military head
Indonesia targets US$15.6 billion in cigarette excise revenue in 2026
Workers produce hand-rolled clove cigarettes (SKT) at a cigarette factory in Cimahi, West Java, Indonesia, on Tuesday ...
Indonesia arrests 11 suspects in CPO, POME export graft case
Former Director of Customs Technical Affairs at Indonesias Directorate General of Customs and Excise R Fadjar ...
U.S. to scrap legal cornerstone of climate regulations this week
U.S. President Trump will be joined by (EPA) administrator Lee Zeldin to formalise the rescission of the 2009 Obama-era endangerment finding
Bangladesh elections 2026: Will hand over power to elected government fast, says Yunus
He called for citizens to vote in favour of the popular referendum on the July Charter that will bring substantial changes to the Constitution
Indonesia outlines D-8 priorities ahead of Jakarta Summit
Indonesias chairmanship of the Developing Eight (D-8) group is centered on five priority agendas, the Ministry ...
Indonesia uses $3.5 bln from JETP, AZEC for green economy projects
Indonesia has utilized about US$3.5 billion from financing allocations under the Just Energy Transition Partnership ...
Bangladesh will replace Indian cotton with U.S. cotton: Interim government
Information adviser Shafiqul Alam says the U.S.-Bangladesh trade deal inked on Monday is a game changer that can further open up the U.S. market for Bangladesh. In April 2025, Bangladesh restricted yarn imports from India through its land ports after bilateral ties soured. In May 2025, India imposed curbs on imports of readymade garments and other items from Bangladesh through land ports.
Indonesia bolsters blue carbon ecosystem to mitigate climate impacts
The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries highlighted its commitment to strengthening the governance of ...
Ministry informs 1,852 containers of Indonesian shrimp enter US market
free certification issued by her office as a guarantee of the quality and safety of Indonesian fishery ...
Bangladesh Hindu businessman, 62, hacked to death days before polls
The shop owner hacked to death with a sharp weapon in Mymensingh; family alleges robberyas minority groups warn of rising communal violence ahead ofFebruary 12 elections.
Trump's Immigration Chiefs to testify in Congress following protester deaths
Donald Trump's immigration campaign has been heavily scrutinised in recent weeks, after the shooting deaths in Minneapolis of two protesters at the hands of Homeland Security officers
Bangladeshs Make or Break Election
Discussing the competing electoral alliances, the long shadow of the Awami League, and the challenges that the new government will face.
HKTDC to Host Worlds Largest One-Stop Jewellery Marketplace
-Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the worlds largest onestop jewellery ...
Govt arrests a Russian citizen in animals smuggling attempt
The Ministry of Forestry and the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office have arrested a Russian citizen in Bali in connection ...
Indonesia agree to accept ship grant from Japan worth 1.9 billion yen
The government and Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) agree to accept a grant of defense ...
Indonesia rolls out flexible work policy to ease Eid travel
The Indonesian government has introduced a nationwide Work From Anywhere (WFA) scheme to manage the massive travel ...
Netanyahu to meet Trump with Iran missiles high on agenda
It will be their sixth meeting in the United States since Donald Trump returned to office a year ago; they also met in Jerusalem in October when Mr. Trump announced a ceasefire in Gaza
Indonesia launches Q1 economic stimulus to ease Eid homecoming costs
Indonesia has officially launched an economic stimulus program for the first quarter to facilitate public mobility and ...
Indonesia targets one kindergarten per village for 13-year education
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is seeking to establish at least one kindergarten per village to ...
Police Chief pledges full support for government programs
National Police (Polri) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo reaffirmed Polris commitment to fully support the ...
Good prices stable, supplies sufficient ahead of Ramadan: Minister
Trade Minister Budi Santoso has assured that prices of staple goods remain stable and supplies are sufficient ahead ...
Tangerang BPBD warns public to avoid Cisadane river after pollution
The Tangerang City Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has appealed to the public to avoid direct contact with ...
Gov't allocates Rp911 billion transport discounts for 2026 Eid al-Fitr
The government has prepared economic incentives in the form of transportation fare discounts during the 2026 Eid ...
Govt adds scabies, leprosy, yaws screenings to health check program
The Indonesian Ministry of Health has added screenings for scabies, leprosy, and yaws to the nationwide Free Health ...
Gov't expands free health checks with immunization tracking
The Ministry of Health has included childrens immunization history in the Free Health Check-Up (CKG) program to ...
Free health check program covers 25 pct population in its first year
The Free Health Check (CKG) program initiated by the Health Ministry successfully covered 25 percent of ...
ESDM develops hydrogen ecosystem in Indonesia through GHES 2026
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is developing a hydrogen ecosystem and its utilization for the ...
The taekwondo teacher tasked with healing India's troubled state
Opinion is divided on whether Manipur's new chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh can bring calm to the state.
Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrews connection | Explained
Andrews association with convicted-sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has made global headlines and put the UK royal family in a tight spot.
Outlet construction complete for 1,000 village co-ops: deputy minister
Deputy Minister of Cooperatives Farida Farichah stated that 1,000 Red and White Village Cooperatives have completed the ...
Indonesia's Manpower Minister: BLKs must link training to real jobs
Manpower Minister Yassierli urged vocational training centers (BLKs) to facilitate their training participants' ...
Prabowo asks Apindo to create jobs across multiple industries
President Prabowo Subianto received representatives of the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) at his private ...
War clouds hovering around Iran despite U.S. talks
Indonesia maps fire-prone regions to curb forest and land fires
The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry has mapped regions prone to forest and land fires to mitigate fire incidents, with ...
Literacy key to shaping creative leaders in AI era: National Library
Head of the National Library (Perpusnas) E. Aminudin Aziz emphasized the role of literacy in the era of artificial ...
Free meal program seen as driver of national economic chain: Bappenas
Minister of National Development Planning Rachmat Pambudy viewed the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program as playing a ...
Minister urges Google to help ensure safer internet in Indonesia
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno asked Google, one of the largest internet service and ...
Indonesia readies rice shipment to Saudi for 2026 Hajj
Indonesia is preparing to ship 2,280 tons of domestically produced rice to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj ...
Indonesia launches biochar guide to lift rice yields and cut emissions
Indonesias central bank has launched a climate-smart agriculture business guide using biochar technology ...
Indonesia seeks deeper animal health, biosecurity ties with USDA
Indonesias Agriculture Ministry is seeking deeper technical cooperation with the U.S. Department of ...
TRENDS Unifies 50+ Systems to Build AI-Ready Manufacturing Backbone
-Boomi, the leader in AI-driven automation, today announced thatTRENDS Promotional Productsused the Boomi ...
Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, hospital says
Savannah Guthrie says, 'We believe our mom is still out there'
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31 when family members dropped her off at her home near Tucson after she had dinner with them, and relatives reported her missing the following day, according to authorities
-Tanla Platforms Limitedtoday announced a major impact milestone for Wisely Ai, its AI-native platform, following ...
Eritrea calls Ethiopias accusations of military aggression deplorable
Ethiopia accused Eritrea over the weekend of military aggression and of supporting armed groups inside their territory, where recent clashes between Tigrayan forces and Ethiopian troops have raised
India-Pakistan to go ahead as government ends boycott request
Pakistan's fixture against rivals India at the T20 World Cup is set to go ahead as scheduled after the Pakistan government ends its order for a boycott.
A resilient press on Indonesias long road to 2045
National Press Day (HPN), marked every February 9 in Indonesia, sends a wave of reflection through editorial rooms ...
Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer questions from a House committee, citing 5th Amendment rights
Lawmakers tried to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, but the former girlfriend and confidante of Jeffrey Epstein invoked her 5th Amendment rights to avoid answering questions that would be incriminating
In a detailed speech focused on development agenda, BNP chairman Tarique Rahman sought forgiveness for any mistakes that his party might have committed during its past governance stints
Indonesia revitalizes 152 cultural heritage sites, museums in 2025
The Ministry of Culture reported the revitalization of 152 cultural heritage sites and museums across Indonesia in ...
-The Levisbrand today launched Behind Every Original, a bold new global campaign that ...
Bangladesh polls will show red card to forces of hegemony, says Jamaat
Ameer of Jamaat-E-Islami Dr. Shafiqur Rahman accused the Bangladesh Nationalist Party as responsible for many challenges facing the country
Starmer under growing pressure as another key staffer quits
Starmer is expected to meet with his colleagues at the weekly Parliamentary Labour Party meeting the night of February 9
Indonesia, Japan push research cooperation through BRIN partnership
Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has partnered with the Japan Society for the Promotion ...
India-EU Trade is Set to Grow. Its Environmental Costs May Grow Faster.
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement is expected to expand exports and employment. But many of the sectors set to benefit are also among Indias most polluting.
Beijing residents say Japan election could affect China-Japan ties
Indonesia's BRIN leads wild banana breeding for food security
Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) announced Monday that it is leading a joint research ...
Death toll in Lebanon building collapse rises to 15
The six-story apartment building in the impoverished Bab Tabbaneh neighbourhood collapsed on Sunday (February 8, 2026) afternoon
Indonesian govt denies plan to place police under any ministry
The Indonesian government said on Monday there is no proposal to place the National Police (Polri) under any ...
Indian-Canadian shot dead in Toronto parking lot
The victim, Nandakumar, originally from Karnataka, was an IT professional in Canada; the shooting marks Torontos third homicide of the year
Babies among 53 dead or missing after migrant boat sinks off Libya, U.N. says
Two Nigerian women survived the shipwreck and were rescued by Libyan authorities, says U.N.s IOM
National Press Day 2026: Journalism tested in a world on edge
National Press Day 2026 is observed on Monday, February 9, amid a global climate marked by uncertainty, as Indonesia ...
Indonesia prepares sugar labeling policy, food safety task force
The Indonesian government is preparing a policy on sugar content labeling for food and beverages and plans to establish ...
BGN warns against low quality food ingredients, kitchen equipment
Indonesias National Nutrition Agency on Monday ordered stricter inspections of raw food ingredients used in ...
Indonesia pushes regional strategy to curb dengue across SE Asia
Indonesia is strengthening collaboration with the Joint Coalition Against Dengue (KOBAR) at a Southeast Asia regional ...
Indonesia urges stronger ASEAN cooperation against dengue threat
Indonesia has called for deeper regional collaboration among ASEAN member states to tackle the rising number of dengue ...
Govt to disburse Rp15 bln for health insurance temporary reactivation
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the government is ready to disburse a Rp15 billion budget proposed by Health ...
Indonesia to export premium rice for Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
The Indonesian government has announced plans to export 2,280 tons of premium rice to Saudi Arabia to meet the ...
Prabowo highlights security, geopolitics at TNI-Polri joint meeting
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto addressed a range of strategic issues, from national stability and security to ...
Over 54 million poor Indonesians not covered by PBI JKN: Minister
The Ministry of Social Affairs has found that more than 54 million poor and vulnerable Indonesians are still not ...
India-US interim trade deal - the four unanswered questions
Opposition leaders, farmers and trade experts have raised concerns over the interim agreement.
Prabowo hails press role in democracy on National Press Day
President Prabowo Subianto conveyed his greetings and appreciation to Indonesian journalists on National Press Day ...
Indonesia bets on NTB garlic and corn to bolster food security
The Indonesian government is positioning West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province as a national hub for garlic and corn ...
From plastic waste to fuel, Bali steps up sustainable energy efforts
On February 2, 2026, President Prabowo Subianto highlighted the waste problem in Bali, emphasizing the need for ...
Are Bangladesh's youth turning against India?
Anti-Indianism is rising in Bangladesh as ties between the South Asian neighbours sink to a new low.
Indonesia to distribute 4 million FMD vaccine doses in 2026
Indonesias agriculture ministry aims to distribute four million doses of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine ...
RI Govt urges critical thinking as AI reshapes campus life
Indonesias deputy minister for higher education on Monday urged university students to sharpen critical ...
Health Minister proposes temporary JKN reactivation for 11 million
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has proposed temporarily restoring National Health Insurance (JKN) coverage for ...
Finance Minister asks careful PBI JKN updates to protect beneficiaries
Indonesias finance minister has urged the state health insurer BPJS Kesehatan to tighten and regularly update ...
Lunar New Year, Ramadan close timing to boost consumption: expert
The close timing of the Lunar New Year and the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan could help lift public consumption of ...
Jakarta (ANTARA)- PT Waskita Beton Precast Tbk (ticker code: WSBP) has been entrusted to be the supplier of ...
Apps to boycott US goods gained traction in crisis over Greenland
The makers of mobile apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott U.S. goods say they saw a surge of interest in Denmark and beyond
